they pay more tax than governor romney pays in his federal income tax. i've had it up to here. it's about time they take some responsibility here. >> congressman ryan was not afraid to fire back, attacking the vp for his notorious public gab and his need to shine in this debate. >> mitt romney is a good man. he cares about 100% of americans in this country. with respect to that quote, i think the vice president very well knows that sometimes the words don't come out of your mouth the right way. >> i always say what i mean. >> i know you are under a lot of duress, but i think people will be better served if we don't interrupt each other. >> don't take all the four minutes then. >> that layed the ground work for the tone, with the two candidates unafraid to mix it up. >> not mathematically possible. >> it's been done before. it's what we are proposing. >> it has never been done before. >> it's been done a couple of times. >> right-hand lane reagan. >> ronald reagan. >> go to my website, he sent me two letters saying, by the way, can you send me some stimulation money for companie